i'm standing next to a lucky couple who thanks to their senator, patty murray, from the state of washington, are here. this is sharon and blake. they're from washington state. you got this gown like last week. you found out, you wanted the tickets, you didn't get the tickets. this is your first inaugural ball. what do you make of this? >> it's crazy. i'm so excited to be here tonight. there's so much energy in this room. after today, it's just incredible. it's incredible. >> we have to point out that they actually got vip ball tickets upstairs thanks to your senator. but you say there's a bigger party down here. you're in the navy being a part of this historic weekend for the first time. what does it mean to you? >> it means everything. a chance to be part of history. a chance to bring our kids to d.c. for the first time. getting ball tickets was totally unexpected so it's really fun. >> i hope you stay here and enjoy brad paisley. you like fun? fun coming up next. for now, i'm going to send it back over, just about 20 feet to my left to piers and erin. how amazing is this? >> hang on a sec